At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.
Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full-time, permanent position in the future.
We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior at an undergraduate college or university, majoring in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical field (May 2027 graduates will not be eligible).
Skills: Exposure to scripting, source control, Linux, Windows, CI/CD, or other software development tools is a plus. Must be willing to learn, communication clearly, follow established procedures, and work effectively with experienced team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learns and assists with software builds, including but not limited to running builds, reviewing results, and helping troubleshoot build issues.
- Assists with the application deployments in development, test, and other environments using established procedures.
- Support configuration and maintenance of DevOps and application-management tools and helps maintain related scripts and documentation.
- Assists with appropriately scoped application upgrades and routine maintenance, including lighter systems with regular upgrade cycles such as GitHub and other development tools.
- Helps monitor and troubleshoot assigned systems, escalating issues requiring higher-level administration or production support.
- Follows IT, security, and change management standards and performs other related duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment with individual workspace provided.
- Casual dress.
- On-site fitness center and cafeteria.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate student
- Majoring in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Must not be graduating in May 2027
- Willingness to learn, communicate clearly, follow established procedures, and work effectively with experienced team members
- Exposure to scripting, source control, Linux, Windows, CI/CD, or other software development tools
- Must be located close to West Des Moines, Iowa, and able to work on-site
- Must not require current or future sponsorship for work authorization
What We Do
Farmers Mutual Hail has been providing peace of mind for American farmers and their families since 1893. As America's Crop Insurance Company, FMH provides comprehensive risk management solutions, including private and federal crop insurance, reinsurance products and services, as well as farm and ranch insurance that includes auto, property, and liability coverage. For Complete Farm Insurance Solutions™, look to FMH.
